How to Run a Google Security Checkup
If you use your Google account to authenticate with services and devices, you should perform a Google security checkup frequently. You can do this by accessing the Google Account Security page, where you can see the current status for all of the following security issues on your account.
Review Google’s Security Tips
Google will give you a personalized view of your account security with tips for enhancing security.
Review Recent Security Events
To review any recent security events on your Google account, go to the Recent Security Activity section. Select Recent security activity to view recent events.
Review Your Devices
The Your devices section allows you to monitor the devices that have signed into your account. Select the arrow next to the suspicious event to get more details.
Confirm Sign-In Information
The Signing in to Google section is where you can adjust your password and sign-in permissions.
Confirm Verification Methods
In the Ways we can verify it’s you section, you can confirm or change identification measures.
Review Third-Party App Access
In the Third-party apps with account access section, view sites and apps that can access some of your Google account data.
Enhanced Safe Browsing
In the Enhanced Safe Browsing for Your Account section, you can turn on this internet security feature for additional protection against dangerous websites and downloads. Select Manage Enhanced Safe Browsing to turn this feature on or off.
Signing in to Other Sites
In the Signing in to Other Sites section, you can view the sites you sign into using your Google account. You can also view your Password Manager to manage passwords saved in your Google account, and select Linked Accounts to see if you’ve given Google access to data from your third-party sites. The Password Manager offers a handy password checkup tool to enhance security. Here’s how it works:
Why Use Google Security Checkup?
It’s important to understand that Google uses your sign-in and security permissions across every service and device that authenticates with your Google account. This includes all Android devices you use, services like Google Drive and Gmail, and third-party apps you’ve authorized to connect to your Google account. That’s why it’s important to use Google Security Checkup to keep your private data secure.
